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Recent Examples of reef
While the American military base RDA relentlessly exploits Pandora, Sully and his family seek refuge with the reef-dwelling, aquatic clan of Metkayina.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
This Caribbean island group is known for its white-sand beaches and healthy reef—the best of which are protected by Virgin Islands National Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
The Reefline Various underwater locations Miami Beach Equal parts artificial reef and underwater sculpture park, The Reefline proves Miami art doesn’t stop at the shoreline.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Observe Underwater Life Perdido Key has its own artificial reef off of Johnson Beach that attracts tropical fish and sea turtles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
This Caribbean island group is known for its white-sand beaches and healthy reef—the best of which are protected by Virgin Islands National Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
The Reefline Various underwater locations Miami Beach Equal parts artificial reef and underwater sculpture park, The Reefline proves Miami art doesn’t stop at the shoreline.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Observe Underwater Life Perdido Key has its own artificial reef off of Johnson Beach that attracts tropical fish and sea turtles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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The firm ran ads warning of the dangers of marijuana during the weeks leading up to the vote on the Amendment 3, which won approval from 56% of Florida voters but failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to become law.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The scenes playing out in Minneapolis in recent weeks offer an object lesson in the dangers of federal overreach.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without care, these small appliances can become a fire hazard.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The long-term potential as well as the perils of intimacy were central themes even in her debut novel, The Female of the Species (1987).—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The trek has had its perils, and local law enforcement officers have provided security.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Following appropriate rules of engagement is the burden of the government agent.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The leadership burden won’t fall exclusively on the young players’ shoulders.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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